Opel’s five-door Karl due in 2015

Opel has announced details of its latest model — called Karl — and promise a car with a sharp appearance that is full of character, and that is practical, small and efficient.

From next summer, customers will be able to purchase the 3.68-metre long, attractive, five-door, which has space for up to five people.

Karl is said to pay homage to the son of the company’s founder and, we are told, will be equipped with numerous safety, comfort and infotainment technologies. It will be powered by the latest-generation, one-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine developed especially for the car.

“Short, crisp and full of character, the name Karl reflects its strengths. Opel’s new entry-level model is a grown-up car and will appeal to heart and intellect,” said Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

“Karl offers typical Opel virtues, starting with the high-tech, quiet, one-litre, three-cylinder engine and by no means ending with our award-winning IntelliLink infotainment system.

The Opel KARL is the ideal car for price-conscious customers looking to combine everyday suitability with comfort and modern technologies.”